Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Netherlands instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Netherlands
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| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$18.74
€17.77
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$12.22
€11.59
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.94
€2.79
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.33
€2.21
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Netherlands
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$1.79
€1.70
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.20
€5.88
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.40
€4.18
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$4.42
€4.19
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$6.89
€6.53
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.86
€0.82
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.05
€1.00
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.81
€0.77
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.65
€1.56
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.88
€0.84
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.88
€0.83
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Netherlands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.80
€7.39
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$95.88
€90.93
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,938.58
€30,289.33
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$22.75
€21.57
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Netherlands
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$43.11
€40.89
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,289.16
€1,222.59
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,051.87
€997.55
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
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?? |
$187.76
€178.06
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Netherlands
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| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,627.96
€1,543.90
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$9,050.97
€8,583.60
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Netherlands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$5.55
€5.26
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.60
€3.42
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
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?? |
$11.52
€10.93
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$38.99
€36.98
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.94
€13.22
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Netherlands
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$84.34
€79.99
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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?? |
$38.25
€36.28
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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?? |
$92.60
€87.82
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$118.53
€112.41
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